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IPM Webinar
Creative Practice, Civic Friction: insights from what doesn’t always go to plan
Online: Webinar
Wednesday 1st October | 12:00 - 13:30
Despite the growing emphasis on arts and creative practice in place making, there is often little space for honest discussion of what doesn’t go to plan—misaligned collaborations, disengaged communities, unanticipated resistance, or short-lived interventions. This webinar invites contributors to share insights from failure, friction, or adaptation in their use of creative engagement methods within place-based projects. We seek to explore the gap between theory and practice, and to create a space for constructive reflection.
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IPM Webinar
RSA X IPM Webinar - Managing and navigating Manchester's Privately Owned Public Spaces
Online: Webinar
Thursday 9th October 2025 | 15:00 - 16:00
Join the Institute of Place Management and The Regional Studies Association for a join discussion on POPS.
Place managers across the UK are increasingly dealing with Privately Owned Public Spaces (or POPS as they are becoming know as) from city squares and retail plazas to repurposed industrial sites. A new open access article by Dr Jenny Kanellopoulou, Dr Nikos Ntounis and Prof Steve Millington, explores how these spaces are managed on the ground and what that means for their ‘publicness’.
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IPM Webinar
Celebrate Bookshop Day
Webinar: Online
Friday 10th October | 10:30 - 11:30
Ahead of National Bookshop Day which will be celebrated on Saturday, October 11th we will share previous research on the value of bookshops to the high street.. National Bookshop Day aims to highlight the important role bookshops play in communities and encourage people to visit and support them.
Working with the Booksellers Association of UK & Ireland (BA), IPM asked over 150 bookshop staff to gauge how bookshops bolster the community. Booksellers were asked how their retail operations and strategy supported the 25 priorities for successful towns, which were identified by the IPM in previous research. The priorities included diversity and innovation in the community, retail offering, appearance of the town, plus benchmarks for a town's range of services and goods, alongside the general vision and leadership expressed through partnerships and relationships with local councils.
Read more about the research here.
IPM Webinar
RSA X IPM Webinar - Devolution
Webinar: Online
Tuesday 9th December 2025
Join the Institute of Place Management and The Regional Studies Association for a join discussion on Devolution.
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IPM Webinar
Town Centre Safety
Webinar
Join our webinar on town centre safety—exploring its vital importance, key challenges, and how we can strengthen public spaces together.
IPM Webinar
Making the most of your Membership
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Join our "Making the Most of Your Membership" webinar to unlock the full potential of your benefits! Discover exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and tips to maximize your experience. Don't miss this chance to enhance your membership and connect with fellow members.
IPM Research Seminar
Place Branding, Communications and Marketing Research Seminar
Webinar: Online
Join Us for a Global Research Seminar: Exploring Place Branding Across the World
Discover how cities, regions, and nations craft their identities on the global stage. This seminar offers a deep dive into the strategies, stories, and symbols that shape perceptions of place—from bustling metropolises to emerging destinations.